Mainstage Theatre SHOWS & EVENTS

The CoffeeMill Dance Studio Celebrates 43 years of dance in Key West and proudly presents their annual Spring Dance Concert at the Tennessee Williams Theatre featuring a dance adaptation of Aladdin & The Legend Of The Lamp PLUS a fusion of many different dance styles including Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, HipHop, Tap, Aerial Arts, Bellydance & Special Guest Artists!

This year’s performance is a special tribute to the life of Mrs. Annie. More than just Mrs. Lynly’s mother, she was a "dance mom" to every student who walked through our doors. This Mother’s Day, we honor her legacy through movement, featuring dancers as young as two years old. Join us for a beautiful showcase of talent across ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and lyrical dance.

One Night of Queen is a spectacular live concert that perfectly recreates the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of the greatest rock band of all time: Queen.
Gary Mullen & The Works bring the spirit and passion of rock icon Freddie Mercury to life on stage. As Brian May, original member of Queen, states, "(Gary Mullen has) more than a likeness." Hailed as the world's premiere Queen tribute band, they have received rave reviews from audiences worldwide. Fans of Queen will revel in this note-for-note experience of mega-hits like "Bohemian Rhapsody," "We Are the Champions," "Killer Queen" and many more. They will rock you and are guaranteed to blow your mind—the show does go on!

Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready for a theatrical heatwave because the “Forbidden Dance” is making a scorching comeback! From April 28 to April 30, 2026, the Tennessee Williams Theatre transforms into a pulse-pounding portal to Brazil as the Key West International Dance Company presents the high-octane spectacle, Long Live Lambada! This isn’t your typical night at the ballet; it’s a "crazy, sexy," and wildly immersive celebration with world-class choreography.

Join Howard Livingston & The Mile Marker 24 Band for an unforgettable evening of "Trop Rock" music at the Endless Summer Fundraiser on April 11 at the Tennessee Williams Theatre. This special event is more than just a concert; it's a chance to support a truly worthy cause. Proceeds from the show will benefit Care Camps, a fantastic organization that helps send children with cancer and their families to special oncology camps where they can enjoy the healing power of the outdoors and simply "be a kid." Get ready to sway to the island-inspired tunes of Howard Livingston while making a real difference in the lives of children. Don't miss this opportunity for a night of great music and even greater purpose!

The Puppy Pals Comedic Stunt Dog Show is a hilarious presentation for the whole family and the dog lover in all of us, the spectacle stars mostly rescued dogs. From shelters to showbiz, these pooches perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats.

Houston Ballet II (HBII) is the second company of Houston Ballet, America’s fifth largest ballet company. Comprised of a stellar array of ballet students from around the world, HBII members perform a diverse range of dance works such as excerpts from the great classics including The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, and The Nutcracker to contemporary works by Houston Ballet Artistic Director, Stanton Welch AM.

Soak in the sounds of the velvety melodies and smoky rhythms of quintessential crooners such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Bobby Darin when the golden age of jazz returns with Great American Crooners!

Under the baton of Joe Dallas Jr, the band remains a truly "local" organization consisting of professional and semi-professional musicians from the Lower Keys and primarily Key West. In the interest of enhancing both solo and ensemble performances, the band regularly features outstanding guest artists from New England, New York City and Pittsburgh.

Described as "ravishing" (Strad), "enlightened" (BBC), "explosive" (Virginia Gazette), and "irresistibly elegant" (Diario de Leon), violist Molly Carr and pianist Anna Petrova are rapidly compiling a remarkable list of accolades in recognition of their fiery musical expression, refined artistry, and relentless entrepreneurial dedication to social initiatives. Both acclaimed international soloists, as individuals they have won top prizes in several international competitions, and have been featured in such world-renowned venues as Carnegie Hall, the Concertgebouw, and Lincoln Center.

Sibelius’s soul-searching Violin Concerto, featuring the expressive brilliance of guest artist Siwoo Kim, and Dvořák’s Bohemian-folk inspired Symphony No. 8 highlights music’s ability to connect to worlds unknown. One looks inward, tracing shadows and emotion; the other bursts outward in celebration of nature, life, and song. Opening the South Florida Symphony Orchestra program – led by Key West native Maestra Sebrina Alfonso -- is Schubert’s Overture in D major, a playful wink to Rossini’s Viennese operas. 

Featuring stars from the Broadway shows Jersey Boys, Motown, Beautiful and Hairspray, Doo Wop Project is inspired by inner city African American vocal groups like The Flamingos, The Five Satins, The Miracles and later The Four Seasons, along with all the original groups that created the sound of Doo Wop.

Step into the Extraordinary as Rick Thomas takes you on a journey never to be forgotten. Prepare to be captivated by the mesmerizing world of one of the greatest illusionists on the planet. People of all ages will experience amazing and magical things as they witness the beauty and mysteries behind the Mansion’s magnificent walls. Contained within the production are the most intriguing, innovative and mind-blowing grand illusions in the world.

Pianist George Li, is Impromptu’s 2026 “Rising Star”. Praised by the Washington Post for combining “staggering technical prowess, a sense of command and depth of expression,” he possesses an effortless grace, poised authority, and brilliant virtuosity far beyond his years. Since winning the Silver Medal at the 2015 International Tchaikovsky Competition, Li has rapidly established a major international reputation and performs regularly with some of the world’s leading orchestras and conductors.

With a cast consisting of both stars from Broadway's greatest rock musicals, as well as incredible Rock & Roll singers, Neil Berg shares the often unknown stories from the fifty-year history of the music that changed the world forever!

Masterworks II:

Rimsky-Korsakov's Capriccio Espagnol with Mozart, Joachim & Simon
Featuring Seth Parker Woods, cello

Simon
Four Black American Dances
*SFSO Premiere

Giving performances that are “lithe, persuasive” (The New York Times), “eloquent and enthralling” (The Boston Globe), and described as “the most compelling American group to come on the scene” (The New Yorker), the Horszowski Trio has quickly become a vital force in the international chamber music world since their formation in 2011.

Pilobolus’s Other Worlds Collection traverses the spaces we inhabit—from the realms within ourselves, society, and the universe—with wit, wisdom, and whimsy. The collection features collaborations with visionaries who see life through the lens of theatre, music, and dance.

The New York Philharmonic String Quartet comprises four Principal musicians from the Orchestra: Concertmaster Frank Huang (The Charles E. Culpeper Chair); Principal Second Violin Group Qianqian Li; Principal Viola Cynthia Phelps (The Mr. and Mrs. Frederick P. Rose Chair); and Principal Cello Carter Brey (The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Chair).